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Black Dell Optiplex 790 desktop tower with DVD drive

DELL

DELL Optiplex 790 i5-2400 3.1GHz 16GB DDR3 500GB HDD desktop PC

SKU CH-Q79W-H6ZY6

A quad-core desktop with 16 GB DDR3 memory, 500 GB storage and Windows 10 Home for office and study tasks

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 2nd Gen
  • RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
  • SSD storageNo
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
  • CPU modelIntel Core i5-2400
  • Quad-core Intel i5-2400 handles everyday workloads
  • 16GB DDR3 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 500GB hard drive stores documents and media
  • Windows 10 Home 64-bit ready to use
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and six rear USB ports connect peripherals

Dell Optiplex 790 desktop with Core i5-2400

This Dell Optiplex 790 desktop computer comes with an Intel Core i5-2400 processor running at 3.1 GHz and 16 GB of DDR3 memory. A 500 GB hard drive provides storage for documents and applications. Windows 10 Home 64-bit is pre-installed and the system includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000.

Suits home office and student use.

The configuration suits everyday home office tasks, web browsing and student assignments. Buyers who need faster storage for large files or demanding applications should consider other options. The integrated graphics are not intended for modern gaming or intensive video editing. No dedicated graphics card can be added without checking the specific chassis expansion slots.

16 GB DDR3 memory capacity

The system ships with 16 GB of DDR3 memory installed. This amount supports typical multitasking with office programs and browser tabs. The memory type is fixed to DDR3 and cannot be mixed with other generations.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $243.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR3
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Model name790
Product typeStudent / Home Office
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 2nd Gen
CPU modelIntel Core i5-2400
Memory
RAM capacity16 GB DDR3
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Optical driveDVD-ROM
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 2000
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11n
Ports & slots
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks2 ports
Size & build
Form factorDesktop
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Pointing deviceUSB Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

What Wi-Fi standard does the included USB dongle support?

The system ships with an 802.11n USB Wi-Fi dongle for wireless networking.

What are the case dimensions and drive-bay layout for the Dell Optiplex 790 desktop form factor?

The Optiplex 790 desktop chassis fits a standard ATX motherboard, one 3.5-inch hard drive bay, one 5.25-inch optical bay, and two low-profile expansion slots.

How do I install Windows 10 Home 64-bit on the 500 GB hard drive, and what step is commonly missed?

Boot from the recovery media, select the 500 GB drive, and remember to install the Intel chipset and Intel HD Graphics 2000 drivers after the OS finishes.

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